Retro Riverloop Raturday is inviting all and sundry to drag out your retro bike for a Riverloop with us in the morning.There is always something interesting to look at. We've had Alan's, Cinelli's, Bianchi's, Raleigh's, Repco's, Gitane's, Colnago's, Gefsco's, Berretto's, Moser's - you name it!No snobbery - if it's old-timey, you're welcome!

32km of beautiful scenery following the Brisbane River from West End, through to Toowong, Indooroopilly, Graceville, Teneriffe, Yeronga, Fairfield, Dutton Park, and back to West End for coffee and a chinwag.Pace is about 25-28km/h. Bonus points for aussie flags and jerseys. Bring your camera if you want to take some pics of beautiful bikes.

The flag got tangled in the rear brake caliper & now looks like it's been through a battle zone (didn't slow the bike at all).

Saw maybe 15 bikes out on the riverloop, passed only 2 bikes going the same way, nobody passed me, either I was really on the pipe (yeah right) or there wasn't anybody braving the weather god's.

A few showers, the wind coming back along the river was the only difficult bit.

The weather god's held off till lunchtime (I know as I just got back from a gentle morning/afternoon ride). I go on holidays on Friday, no riding a bike for 2 weeks (unless I buy something in Sydney & just have to try it out).

One bike out, 1 bike back, terrific Aussie day ride, thanks to all those who bothered to brave the weather with me.

Well I was out by myself on a retro ride in the hills behind Wollongong this morning too, so were alone in spirit.No flag though, and I can't say I would have been out if it was raining either.It was my first ride on an old gazelle I picked up recently, and I found out the hard way that it was NOT geared for hills at all.

If it's any consolation I hit the road mid morning up here in Stanthorpe and still managed to get soaking wet and blown all over the place. Considering the conditions it was a good ride and I'm glad I got out there. Now, will I do it tomorrow?